Experience Leshan with Shared Car and Boat Tours
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
On this small-group tour limited to just 10 travelers, you'll visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding with insightful commentary from a professional English-speaking guide, and cruise beneath the majestic Leshan Giant Buddha—a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of China's most iconic landmarks. At midday, you'll sit down to an authentic Sichuan lunch that reveals the region's lesser-known flavors beyond the cliché of "spicy food." In the afternoon, let a local insider lead you through the winding streets and alleyways of Leshan to uncover its most treasured culinary secrets. This tour is perfect for travelers who seek a deep immersion into China's natural and cultural heritage, as well as those who love exploring local life. Book now for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Sichuan.
Inclusions
What's included
- Driver service fee, tolls, fuel costs, and parking fees for the entire trip.
- Leshan Giant Buddha boat cruise ticket
- Authentic Sichuan meal: 60 RMB per person
- Panda Base entrance ticket & electric shuttle
- Licensed tour guide service fee
- Leshan specialties: Bobo Chicken, Sweet-Skin Duck, and Tofu Pudding.
- 2 bottles of drinking water per guest
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Your guide will meet you at the meeting point. Our first stop will take us into the world's largest captive giant panda base. We'll take the electric sightseeing shuttle to the adult giant panda villas, the panda birthing rooms, and the red panda activity areas, where we can observe the daily lives of these black-and-white wonders.
We will take a boat cruise to admire the world's largest stone-carved Buddha—the Leshan Giant Buddha—from the river. The cruise lasts about 30–40 minutes and passes several prime viewing spots, including the front of the Giant Buddha, Lingyun Mountain, and the Reclining Buddha, offering a full view of the 71-meter-tall statue. (Special note: If boat tickets are sold out or the cruise is canceled due to low water levels, we will instead visit the Giant Buddha on foot, trekking up to this thousand-year-old wonder.)
Next, we will embark on a wonderful culinary journey. Your guide will accompany you as we wander through the streets and alleys, tasting Leshan's famous delicacies: Bobo Chicken (skewers in spicy red oil), Tofu Pudding (savory or sweet), Sweet-Skin Duck, and more — immersing ourselves in the lively local atmosphere.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting Location: Panda Avenue Subway Station, Exit A, Street Level. Subway (recommended): Take Line 3 to Panda Avenue Station , follow signs to Exit A. Your guide will meet you outside holding a “BigFoot” flag. Taxi: Panda Avenue Station, Exit A, (Allow extra time during rush hour.)
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Bigfoot China Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Chengdu
- Its from-price is 20% below the median of the 126 city tours we list in Chengdu.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chengdu
Chengdu is the Sichuan capital where giant pandas, tea houses, Three Kingdoms shrines and blazing hotpot define an easygoing western Chinese city.
Chengdu is best known as the home of the giant panda, and a breeding and research base on the northern edge lets visitors watch pandas feeding and climbing. In town, the Wuhou Shrine honours Zhuge Liang and other heroes of the Three Kingdoms period, while Du Fu's Thatched Cottage preserves the garden where the Tang poet lived. Wenshu Monastery and Qingyang Palace are working Buddhist and Daoist temples.
Top-ranked sights in Chengdu: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo), Kuan Zhai Alley (Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi).
Special offers in Chengdu
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
Similar experiences
Free cancellation
